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Philosophy - A Guide to Happiness: Socrates on Self-Confidence

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This episode explores how Socrates concepts on the self-confidence, searching for truth and self-knowledge can affect us in the 21st Century. (24 min, 3 segments)

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Philosophy - A Guide to Happiness: Epicurus on Happiness

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Although much of what is known about the ancient Greek philosopher Epicurus derives from later followers and commentators, many of his ideas about nature and physics presaged important scientific concepts of our time. (24 min, 3 segments)

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Seven Wonders of Ancient Greece

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A glimpse at the Seven Wonders of Ancient Greece. (46 min, 5 segments)

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In the Footsteps of Alexander the Great: Ep.2 - Lord of Asia

BBC Michael Wood’s award winning adventure picks up in Egypt where Volume 1 left off. (48 min in 7 segments) In this episode, Alexander defeats Persia and enters Persepolis without a battle.

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In the Footsteps of Alexander the Great: Ep.1

In this BBC award winning adventure, Micheal Wood embarks on a 2000 mile journey in the foot steps of Alexander’s triumphal march from Greece to India. Travelling with Lebanese traders, Iranian pilgrims and Afghan guerillas, by jeep, train, boat, camel and on foot, he interweaves the momentous events of the past with present day reality. (48 min in 7 segments)

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